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SO53

EASTLEIGH

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO53 encompasses EASTLEIGH and its surrounding areas in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £461,138
1yr change ▲ 1.3%
Crime 70% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£461,138

▲ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

61% above national avg

Crime Rate

24.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

70% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

306 Mbps

Property Prices in SO53

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO53 is £461,138, which is 7% above the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO53 cost 60.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO53 have risen 1.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £589,496 632
Semi-detached £378,375 222
Terraced £327,394 246
Flat £212,497 187
All types £461,138 1306

5-Year Price History

£444K £456K £469K £481K £493K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO53

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 24.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO53 has a crime rate well 70% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
11.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO53

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO53 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chandler's Ford Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Merdon Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Fryern Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Fryern Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Hiltingbury Infant School Primary Outstanding mi

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

135,201

Population

67

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SO53 are 306.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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306.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO53 is collected by Test Valley. The Band D rate is £1,996/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SO53 — EASTLEIGH

Area Summary

SO53 (EASTLEIGH) offers above-average property prices (£461,138, 61% above national average), low crime (70% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (306 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO53 EASTLEIGH

What is the average house price in SO53 EASTLEIGH?
The average house price in SO53 (EASTLEIGH) is £461,138, based on 1306 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 61% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.3% over the past year.
Is SO53 EASTLEIGH a safe area to live?
Crime in SO53 is significantly below the national average (24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO53 EASTLEIGH?
The population of SO53 (EASTLEIGH) is approximately 135,201 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SO53?
The average broadband download speed in SO53 is 306 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO53 EASTLEIGH?
There are 14 schools in or near SO53. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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